2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev. Newest first.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2012-2017 i-MiEV vehicles. Water may penetrate the brake assist vacuum pump, causing corrosion and a failure of the brake vacuum pump.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the brake vacuum pump, the driver will experience a sudden loss of braking assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-19-002.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2012 and 2014 i-MiEV vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-001.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to November 20, 2013, and 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles manufactured October 28, 2011, to September 7, 2012. Due to an increased resistance in the impact sensor for the air bag system, in the event of a crash…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not deploy or deploys late, increases the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected impact sensors, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-011.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 i-MiEV electric vehicles manufactured September 15, 2009, to March 25, 2014. Due to either software programming or corrosion caused by road salt, the brake vacuum pump may stop functioning.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the brake vacuum pump stops functioning, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and depending on the affected vehicle, dealers will either reprogram the brake vacuum pump controller, replace the brake vacuum pump or do both, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-007.
Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling certain model year 2012 i-MiEV electric vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011, through September 7, 2012. The brake system vacuum pump may fail, causing the vacuum pump to be inoperable.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the vaccum pump system fails, it will reduce available brake power which would result in lengthened stopping distances, which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected vacuum pumps free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2012 i-MiEV vehicles manufactured between November 4, 2011, and December 22, 2011. Incompatibility between the air bag sensors and the self-diagnostic software may deactivate the frontal and side airbag system. Should this occur, the SRS warning lamp would illuminate to alert the driver.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The side and curtain air bags may not deploy in a crash for which those air bags were intended to deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incompatible air bag sensors with new, compatible units, free of charge. The safety recall began on during August 2012. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Owner complaints
13 complaints2 involved a crash1 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags · Service brakes
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi I-MIEV. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 19V804000 (Service, Brake, Hydraulic), 17V022000 (Air Bags), and 15V594000 (Air Bags) however, the contact stated there was no local dealer in their area to do the recall repairs.…
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi I-MIEV. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 19V804000 (Service, Brake, Hydraulic), 17V022000 (Air Bags), and 15V594000 (Air Bags) however, the contact stated there was no local dealer in their area to do the recall repairs. When they reached out to the manufacturer, they were informed to find a local authorized dealer, when the contact found an independent mechanic to do the recall repairs, the manufacturer would not authorize the independent mechanic to do the recall repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Unknown or other
Mitsubishi announced a recall for on board charger (obc) defects per attached letter and advised replacement or refund if part was already replaced. Also attached repair invoice 301408 for $5080.82 was paid by warranty company. Mitsubishi IS offering refund of $100.00 deductible instead of total costs. Please intervene to get the complete refund from oem.
- Electrical system · Engine · Power train
On multiple occasions vehicle will accelerate at half charge under load will deaccelerate from 50 to below 30 miles an hour. Causing disruptions in traffic and people passing you. The power steering seems to shut down with the turtle light.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi i-miev. The contact stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 19v804000 (brake assist vacuum pump). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to oakland KIA…
TL* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi i-miev. The contact stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 19v804000 (brake assist vacuum pump). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to oakland KIA mitsubishi, 2424 webster street, oakland, ca 94612 where the mechanic confirmed that the parts would not be available for four months. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi i-miev. After the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v522000 (service brakes, hydraulic), the brake pressure began losing power. In addition, the brake indicator illuminated intermittently. The contact called sims mitsubishi (2908 medina rd…
TL* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi i-miev. After the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v522000 (service brakes, hydraulic), the brake pressure began losing power. In addition, the brake indicator illuminated intermittently. The contact called sims mitsubishi (2908 medina rd, medina, oh 44256, (330) 722-8000) and was informed to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,141.
- Electrical system · Power train
On 11/20/18, we took our 2012 i-miev into the roger beasley mitsubishi at 1120 shelby ln, austin, 78745 after the car rapidly lost power while driving at highway speeds on at least 2 occasions. the first time he was driving 65 mph and the car slowed to about 15 mph. the outdoor temperature…
On 11/20/18, we took our 2012 i-miev into the roger beasley mitsubishi at 1120 shelby ln, austin, 78745 after the car rapidly lost power while driving at highway speeds on at least 2 occasions. the first time he was driving 65 mph and the car slowed to about 15 mph. the outdoor temperature was 50 degrees. He immediately pulled over and turned the car off. he restarted it to see if he could get the car home. the car started. he was able to get it up to 58 mph and once again it suddenly lost power and dropped to 15 mph. when the car slowed to 15 mph, the dashboard displayed an exclamation mark inside of a car error light. He took a video of the 2ND occurrence: https://flic.kr/p/2emrh22. note that the car had 24 mi remaining on the range and had a bar indicating of the battery was charged. we also intermittently received the power down warning light ('turtle' icon displayed on the dash) in cooler weather and/or when the car took an uphill grade at highway speeds--when this happened the speed of the car decreased. the main drive li-ion battery IS covered for defects in material for 8 years or 160,000 km. our car IS a 2012 and has roughly 50,000 miles on it. in all this time, we have received no clear communication from the service department as to when we will receive our car back. all we are told IS 'we are still waiting to hear from the japanese engineers.' it IS unconscionable and irresponsible for mitsubishi to have left us in this position with no vehicle and no information for this extended period of time. I am not an engineer, but the operations of an electric car appear to be rather straight forward. the car either has a functioning power source or it does not. having a car that inexplicably loses power at highway speed when the battery IS fully charged IS a hazard not only to my family but also to other drivers on the road.
- Service brakes
Brakes suddenly became very difficult to operate. the problem was the brake vacuum pump. The dealer reported to me that the brake vacuum pump has been replaced in 2013 as a safety recall. Apparently the replacement pump does not fix the problem. the replacement brake vacuum pump replacement IS not durable. I was charged $1,300 to have it replaced. The brake vacuum pump had seized internally.
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Fuel/propulsion system
Two transmissions have seized and sheared gears or sheared gears respectively. additionally the traction battery retains 61% of advertised capacity after 5.5 years and 41,xxx miles.
- Service brakes
Brake vacuum pump has failed there have been 2 previous recalls relating to this vacuum pump. My pump has been replaced once under the first recall. it was not replaced under the second recall (nhtsa ID: 14v522), during which "dealers will either reprogram the brake vacuum pump controller…
Brake vacuum pump has failed there have been 2 previous recalls relating to this vacuum pump. My pump has been replaced once under the first recall. it was not replaced under the second recall (nhtsa ID: 14v522), during which "dealers will either reprogram the brake vacuum pump controller, replace the brake vacuum pump or do both, free of charge." mitsubishi considers their responsibility fulfilled. I should not have to pay ($846 for the part) to replace this clearly problematic part. I have spoken to the dealership, and to mitsubishi of north america and received no help.
- Service brakes · Service brakes, hydraulic
2012 mitsubishi i-miev. Complaint related to second recall of i-miev. *mw the consumer stated at 12,000 miles, the front brake pads disintegrated for no reason. the technician stated the vacuum pump related and the brake pads disintegrating were related. the consumer stated mitsubishi would not pay to have the vehicle shipped honolulu from hawaii island. Mitsubishi stated the brakes were not a warranty item. *Jb
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi i-miev. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brakes failed to engage and the contact crashed into another vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to the spine which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was…
TL* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi i-miev. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brakes failed to engage and the contact crashed into another vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to the spine which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v522000 (brakes) and believed that the failure was directly related to the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.
- Air bags · Service brakes
The i-miev was being operated in a shopping center parking lot at an unknown speed when it hit a parked car a and pushed a into parked car b. the driver's airbag in the i-miev deployed. the driver did not appear to be affected by the airbag deployment, according to witnesses, and was cogent and…
The i-miev was being operated in a shopping center parking lot at an unknown speed when it hit a parked car a and pushed a into parked car b. the driver's airbag in the i-miev deployed. the driver did not appear to be affected by the airbag deployment, according to witnesses, and was cogent and conversational. the i-miev was towed away due to front fender damage impeding the tire. the driver was prescribed the blood thinner warfin at the time of the accident. the driver continued with the daily routine and was reported to have shown no effects of the accident until 6 hours later. at that point the driver collapsed into a coma and never recovered. the driver was transported to a hospital er where a catscan showed a subdural hematoma. the cause of death per the death certificate was complications of subdural hematoma; blunt force trauma to the head; and motor vehicle accident. there are no warnings to not ride in the front seat of a vehicle with airbags while on blood thinner. the blunt force of the airbag deployment caused the trauma to the head leading to the subdural hematoma of the driver on warfin. how often has this happened? why are there not any warnings about the danger of airbag deployment for those on blood thinners? the comparison to airbag deaths to front-seated children IS stark. now children are required to sit in the back seat to avoid airbag decapitation. how many people on blood-thinners have die before action IS taken? *tr
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi i-miev. The contact stated that while shifting into reverse, the vehicle suddenly accelerate forward. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that there was excessive corrosion on the negative battery terminal which needed to be cleaned. The…
TL* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi i-miev. The contact stated that while shifting into reverse, the vehicle suddenly accelerate forward. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that there was excessive corrosion on the negative battery terminal which needed to be cleaned. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 10,000.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
On May 10, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ19-002 to investigate three complaints alleging brake vacuum pump failures after the remedies for Recalls 13V-031 and 14V-522 had been completed in model year (MY) 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles. The investigation was opened on model…
On May 10, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ19-002 to investigate three complaints alleging brake vacuum pump failures after the remedies for Recalls 13V-031 and 14V-522 had been completed in model year (MY) 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles. The investigation was opened on model year (MY) 2010 through 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles to cover all products sold in the United States with the same vacuum pump (Recall 14V-522 included MY 2010 through 2014 i-MiEV vehicles). Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) provided information about nine (9) additional reports of brake vacuum pump failure in its response to ODI's information request letter for RQ-002 (MY 2012 - 8, MY 2014 - 1). In addition, MMNA's response indicated that there are no MY 2010 through 2011 i-MiEV vehicles currently in the United States (a small number of MY 2010 through 2011 pre-production i-MiEV demo vehicles were listed as scrapped or exported - four of these were included in the scope of 14V-522).On November 8, 2019, MMNA submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing a defect in the brake vacuum pump in approximately 2,108 MY 2012 through 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles manufactured from October 28, 2011 through June 10, 2016 (NHTSA Recall 19V-804, Mitsubishi Recall SR-19-002). Mitsubishi's DIR identified a defect in the brake vacuum pump design that may allow water to penetrate the pump and cause internal corrosion, which may result in brake vacuum pump failure and increased risk of a vehicle crash. Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pump replaced with a redesigned pump that has improved sealing and anti-corrosion performance.Mitsubishi's DIR indicates that the recall covers all i-MiEV vehicles sold in the United States, as U.S. sales began with MY 2012 and concluded with MY 2017.This investigation is closed based on Recall 19V-804. The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ID numbers:11078966, 11171175, 11187483.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010045This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Arizona addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
- 11008814This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Georgia Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Georgia addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
- 11008790This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Georgia Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Georgia addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
- 11008766This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Georgia Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Georgia addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
- 11006081This Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Hands Free Module software to improve the Bluetooth connection when certain devices are connected to WiFi.
- 11006079This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with New York addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 11003538This is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing them of the annual distribution of Electric Vehicle (EV) insulated gloves.
- 11001197This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the California Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with California addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10249796This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Commission, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Alabama addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10249795This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Texas addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10246263This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the Active Stability Control System, On Vehicle Service section of the applicable Service Manual.
- 10246262This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with New York addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10244846Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides additional circuit diagrams for the High Voltage Power Supply Control System section.
- 10243486This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Puerto Rico Traffic Safety Commission, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Puerto Rico addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10243485This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Florida addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10240447This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections and additional information for the installation procedure for the EV Water PTC Heater installation due to changes in the specification of service parts.
- 10240443This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10240442This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Nevada addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10238896This is a revised Safety Recall bulletin sent to dealers informing them of new Takata inflator return procedures.
- 10237509This is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing them of the annual distribution of Electric Vehicle (EV) insulated gloves.
- 10237508This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from USAA, notification letters on USAA letterhead are being sent to vehicle owners insured by USAA to inform them of open Takata recalls.
- 10235609This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10235608This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.
- 10235606This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10234017This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Massachusetts addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10234014This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with New Mexico addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10232640This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Colorado addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10226083This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with New York addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10222737This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with South Carolina address to inform of open Takata recalls.
- 10217126This is a Technical Information Notice sent to all dealers informing them that affected owners in Virginia were sent a reminder to have a Takata recall completed on their vehicle. The letters were printed with State of Virginia letterhead.
- 10215569This is a Technical Information Notice sent to all dealers informing them that affected owners in Gerogia were sent a reminder to have a Takata recall completed on their vehicle. The letters were printed on a State of Georgia letterhead.
- 10211530This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
- 10210124This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers to inform them MMNA mailed letters to owners with Alabama addresses printed on an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency letterhead and mailed in an envelope with MMNAs Alabama mail processing return address, who own certain 2004-2007 Lancer, 2006-2009 Raider, and 2012-2017 i-MiEV vehicles with open Takata recalls.
- 10208838This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers to inform them with the permission of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (DOT), MMNA mailed letters with the Pennsylvania DOT letterhead to owners with Pennsylvania addresses, who own certain 2004-2007 Lancer, 2006-2009 Raider, and 2012-2017 i-MiEV vehicles with open Takata recalls.
- 10207793This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers to inform them MMNA mailed letters to owners with South Carolina addresses, who own certain 2004-2007 Lancer, 2006-2009 Raider, and 2012-2017 i-MiEV vehicles with open Takata recalls.
- 10207792This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them certified EV dealers MUST have a set of electrically insulated gloves, MB992648-01. While servicing an i-MiEV or Outlander PHEV, these gloves are essential in protecting a Technician from a potentially fatal electric shock.
- 10204200This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them of the limited-time promotional offer for customers affected by the TAKATA Airbag recall and also urged dealers to accurately capture customer data during visits.
- 10194161Electrical Insulation Gloves - Certified i-MiEV dealers were shipped an i-MiEV Special Tool kit. Included in this kit is a set of electrically insulated gloves, MB992648-01. While servicing an i-MiEV, these gloves are essential in protectling a Technician from a potentially fatal electric shock. We would like to reiterate the importance of properly maintaining these gloves and adhering to the following guidelines:
- 10194156(SCB) Motor Control Unit Service Campaign - Due to a manufacturing error, the electrical resistance of the insulated base inside the Motor Control Unit (MCU) MAY DECREASE AND FLEAD TO UNSTABLE VOLTAGE WITHIN THE CIRCUIT. This condition can result in reduced electric motor power (turtle mode) and in the worst case, prevent the vehicle from befing frestarted or the Main Drive lithium-ion battery from being recharged.
- 10194149The Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery on your 2012 i-MiEv is covered for defects in material and workmanship for 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. In the event the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery cannot be charged to full available capacity when properly connected to a properly functioning compatible charger, however Mitsubishi is extending the warranty on the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery to 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
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